For Immediate Release
December 16th, 2022 – Today, Trades NL representatives visited the Community Food Sharing Association to donate $5000 worth of food in an effort to aid Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who struggle to provide food for their families.
“Food should be accessible to everyone,” says Trades NL’s Executive Director, Darin King. “During a challenging year that has resulted in higher food costs for all, we hope our donation will help families who are struggling to make ends meet – especially during this time of year. Our members are proud to provide food for families and we are honoured to do our part in supporting the fight against hunger throughout Newfoundland & Labrador.”
“The Community Sharing Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to Trades NL for their very generous donation” says Community Food Sharing Association General Manager, Tina Bishop. “This donation will have a significant impact in helping us ensure we are able to continue to offer support by providing food to some 56 food banks throughout the province as they continue to see a significant increase in demand on their services from those struggling to put food on the table for their families during this holiday season.”
At the Community Food Sharing Association it has been our mission to meet two important goals: Our immediate goal is to feed hungry people. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that, by easing the struggles of the poorest in the province, no one goes hungry.
Trades NL is an umbrella labour organization which promotes and coordinates the interests of 16 building and construction trades unions, representing more than 60 trades and 15,000 skilled trades workers in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For 70 years, our craft continues to construct, fabricate and maintain some of the world’s most complex facilities.
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About Trades NL
Trades NL is an umbrella labour organization which promotes and coordinates the interests of 16 building and construction trades unions, representing more than 60 trades and 15,000 skilled trades workers in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For 70 years, our craft continues to construct, fabricate and maintain some of the world’s most complex facilities.
About Trades NL: Labrador Office for Indigenous & Northern Skilled Trades
Trades NL: Labrador Office for Indigenous & Northern Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting, promoting, supporting and advancing the economic growth of Indigenous People of Newfoundland and Labrador within the skilled trades – with an emphasis on Red Seal occupations. This office seeks to create new employment opportunities for Indigenous apprentices and journeypersons, increase apprenticeship completion rates, and foster greater commitment and participation of employers and unions to create employment opportunities, overcome barriers and enhance supports in the workplace.
